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Today is all about Dad. The man of the house, the king of the castle, and speaking as my daddy’s little girl – the most awesome, selfless, coolest, tougher than nails, genuine, always make you smile, give you the shirt off his back, truest person that I will never know. I am blessed to have…
Travel to a tropical paradise with one of the most classic cocktail recipes! This Bahama Mama Cocktail is a classic drink that brings a taste of the tropics in every sip. We love a good tropical cocktail, whether it’s a Coconut Mojito or a Vanilla Sea Breeze. Tropical flavors like coconut and pineapple transport us…
This Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe looks long and time consuming, but is really pretty basic and pairs wonderfully with the veggies and cornmeal cakes. This was the very first post for the Pass the Cook Book Club! An idea I had to dust off my ever growing collections of unloved unused cookbooks. And to…
Chocolate Goji Berry Granola bars packed with healthy fruit and nuts, held together with a splash of chocolate. I’m sure the calorie to heath ratio is a bit off, but so good. Granola is simple. Stupid simple. And yet time after time, I find myself throwing various boxes into the shopping cart or pre-made bars…
One of my favorite movie lines is when McLintock, after an outrageous demand from his daughter to protect her good name, points a gun at young Devlin Warren and tells his daughter in a rather matter-of-factly kind of way, “Well, I’m your father, and I love you” while pulling the trigger. If you’ve never seen McLintock, this…
Nothing says cozy like a quiet mountain cabin easily an hour from anything major with a large fireplace and a balcony with a view that goes on for miles out over the woods. Or a big pot of homemade chicken and dumplings. Lucky for me, that’s exactly how I got to spend Mountain Lake Hotel…
Pie Month. It came. It went. And I’m terribly sad to see it go. I took on pie month as a challenge to myself to conquer pie dough. And conquer I did. There was a double crust with shortening A traditional dough, replacing the water with vodka for a flaky crust. One from the pros at Cook’s Illustrated, with…
If one things scares me in the kitchen, it’s dough. We only had pie once a year in my house, one pumpkin and one apple.. All homemade by my father that we would dish out on Thanksgiving day to anyone who would eat them, because we didn’t. That is my whole pie experience All 26 years…
If you are anything at all like me, you are still trying to gather your pumpkins and figure out what your costume will be for the upcoming Halloween festivities. Yeah, I am the master and commander of having my stuff together. I may not have carved a pumpkin yet, but I can toss you some awesome Halloween themed recipes…
This Skillet Pizza recipe is a perfect addition to my dinner ‘for two’ goal. These are super simple, fresh and the about as close as I will ever get to a vegetarian meal. Cooking for two is tough. Stupid tough. Everything is packaged either too big or too small. I feel like Goldilocks. Don’t get…
Indulge in the sumptuous delight of our Crab Bisque recipe, where the distinctive crab flavor melds with a velvety broth. Savor each spoonful with the distinct flavor of freshly caught crab complemented by aromatic spices. Looking for an easy crab bisque recipe? This easy recipe is a flavorful soup that’s as luxurious as it is…
Easy, quick, and way better than just heating up your leftovers in the microwave. This Lamb Grilled Cheese will have you smiling at your scraps in delight. What do make with Lamb leftovers? Use them for lunch today with this crazy good lamb grilled cheese. It’s part gyro part what-do-I-have-in-my-kitchen and it’s totally delicious. If…
It’s as easy as ______! Go on, fill in the blank. A few weeks ago while we were at a bike race, I was cheering people on. “It’s as easy as CAKE!,” came flying from my mouth. I didn’t think anything of it, but Handsome looked at my dumbfounded. “Cake? What the hell is that?”…
Celebrate this 4th of July with flavor! This collection of barbecue friendly food ideas is a great way to start any out door holiday celebration before the fireworks kick off. I don’t know about you, but I start thinking up grilling ideas while the snow is still on the ground. By the time the first big outdoor…
It’s a cookie and giveaway kind of day. Simple as that. The kind folks over at BigKitchen asked me if I would like to review a product and host a giveaway. Yes! And then they said I could pick. I was like a kid in a candy store, but an older kid, that has had almost…
Let’s get down on the bayou with a kiss, a frog, and some serious flavor. Macaroni and cheese is something I developed a late love affair with not growing up with the blue box, but don’t make your children suffer the same fate as me, or they may become mac and cheese addicts (see my teenage years)….
Transport yourself to Sicily with this Chicken Marsala recipe featuring juicy chicken bathed in a rich marsala wine sauce that will have you saying “Buon appetito” in no time. Looking for an easy chicken marsala recipe? This classic dish is an Italian-American classic with tender chicken breasts covered with a rich marsala wine sauce. It’s…
Elevate your breakfast game with this decadent prime rib omelet recipe. Tender, juicy prime rib morsels are folded into a fluffy omelette with melty cheese for an indulgent morning meal. Are you looking for an amazing way to use up prime rib leftovers? We had some gorgeous prime rib leftover that I did not want to go…
If there has been one thing to steal my heart from the wonderful clouds of smoke from my grill this year, it has been my slow cooker. I have always loved having a magic dinner-ready-when-I-walk-into-a-house-filled-with-tummy-growling-awesomeness tool but this year I really feel in love with it. And why? BBQ nachos waiting for me at 9:30…
It’s time to go green! Party down! And get your drink on! This cake is a win for all of the above. 😉 So let’s sit back unwind and enjoy some St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Now, on to my latest obsession…. layer cakes. Well, I’m not sure three in two weeks makes an obsession, but…
Let this delicious Tarragon Chicken simmer away in your slow cooker all day, and you will be in for an incredible dinner. Looking for the best creamy tarragon chicken recipe? This tarragon chicken is a delicious weeknight meal made with fresh tarragon and bone-in chicken pieces and wrapped up in a creamy sauce, like our…
This classic Italian wedding soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Bite-sized meatballs nestled in a flavorful broth with tiny pasta dumplings and fresh greens come together for a warm and satisfying meal. Looking for a delicious Italian wedding soup recipe? If you’re searching for a delicious and heartwarming soup that’s surprisingly easy to make,…
Red velvet cupcakes will be the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert for your sweetie. Chocolate buttermilk cupcakes with fluffy cream cheese frosting on top. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. I hope you have special plans or are just making it an awesome day for yourself! Things are still winding down from my travels and a few other things I…
Craving classic lasagna flavors but short on time and patience? This creamy spicy lasagna soup is your answer! It’s got all the classic flavors of lasagna without the extra effort. Looking for an easy lasagna soup recipe? Lasagna soup is where it’s at, especially when you’re craving the flavors of classic Italian lasagna but want…
The game day recipes are here! Two fantastic game day recipes, for homemade beer bread and three-cheese beer soup. Your game day needs these easy recipes! Are you ready for some football? Which team are you cheering on – or are you just tuning in for the commercials? Either way, enjoy some food and friends! If…
Matcha-chocolate marble cake is moist, full of flavor, and brimming with bold green color. Delicious with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Today is brought to you by the color green, the letter O, and some mascara. But mostly the color green, as in chocolate-matcha marble cake. (That will teach me for photographing green…
Pimento cheese sirloin sliders are a delicious and easy New Year’s Eve appetizer. Also the perfect snacks during the New Year’s Day football games! Christmas came and went and now its time to ring in the new year with snazzy parties and fancy cocktails. I have been invited to a few of such events, but as…
Eggnog pancakes can be enjoyed as part of your Christmas breakfast, or really, any time at all. Even after the holidays are over! It’s hard to find a balance between what to post on Pass the Sushi and what not to. I don’t photograph everything I eat (trust me, you would be appalled) but I do try…
Indulge in the irresistible fusion of warm, aromatic cinnamon and buttery pecans with this delectable Pecan Cinnamon Rolls recipe. Elevate your mornings with these heavenly treats that blend sweet, nutty richness into each soft, pillowy bite. These Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on your basic cinnamon roll recipes. They’re very similar to these…
Christmas dinner at its finest includes making Glazed Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Rice Stuffing. Elegant, but incredibly easy to make, and gorgeous, too. Christmas wouldn’t be the same (in this modern world of ours) without Christmas dinner and the specials on TV. I love finding the same classic movies on over and over again, starting around Thanksgiving….
Tortellini bake with rose sauce is quick and easy meatless meal. Loaded with lots of cheese and marinara sauce, it’s a comfort food dish that everyone will love. What is a Rose Sauce? Don’t let the phrase “rose sauce” fool you. There’s no wine in this recipe. Rose sauce is basically the love child of red…
Banana Bread Pancakes are the perfect weekend breakfast treat! Fluffy, whole wheat banana pancakes with fall flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Hey there, fellow pancake enthusiasts! Tired of the same old, boring pancakes? Looking to take your breakfast game to the next level? Then, Hey there, fellow pancake enthusiasts!…
Roast beef sits inside of a soft, whole wheat flour tortilla, with tangy dill slaw as its partner. This is one delicious sandwich! Ever feel like you really need a lunch break? Chances are, you should probably take one. Back before I had my dream job, I know we would hit the ground running on…
On a hot summer day, nothing beats a Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich. This easy-to-make frozen treat combines prepared waffles and your favorite flavor of ice cream. What could be easier than a 2 ingredient summer dessert?! Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches are a fun twist on your typical dessert recipes. Even the pickiest sweet tooth will…
Blueberry sour cream waffles are light, fluffy, and moist, and loaded with fresh berries, as any good blueberry waffle should be. They’re perfect for breakfast or brunch. I’m sure I had an awesome post that was on topic and related to today’s blueberry sour cream waffles recipe planned. But then I looked up at the boob…
I figured I owed us a little dessert to make up for all the savory features this week. 😉 Lemon is one of those things that up until I was writing a food blog, I could live without. I’d never spritzed any on my fish, enjoyed a lemon based sauce, and the thought of a…
Basil pesto is a flavorful condiment, made from fresh basil leaves. When added to a roll of plain, refrigerated bread dough, basil pesto bread sticks are born! I’ve been on a bit of a basil pesto kick lately. Not sure where it came from or why, but I can’t seem to get enough of the…
With a subtle sweetness and a rustic charm, these Cornmeal Pancakes are perfect for those looking to add a little extra pizzazz to their breakfast recipes. Listen up, breakfast enthusiasts! It’s time to shake things up with a pancake variety that brings a touch of rustic charm to your morning routine: cornmeal pancakes. Say goodbye…
Pantry lover’s granola is made when you need to clean out your kitchen pantry. Use my base recipe, and your kitchen pantry’s odds and ends, to make this healthy snack. This Friday, May 13th, 2011, Steph’s Bite by Bite is hosting an online bake sale to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I can’t wait…
Ice cream sandwiches, fresh and made at home! Once you’ve made them from scratch, you’ll never want to buy the boxed kind again! I got the best email the other day. It pretty much read, “would you like to sample some ice cream?” Um, yeah. Do you really need ask a girl if she wants…